Fried Pickles

Ingredients:

pickles

flour

salt and pepper

oil, for frying

optional spices:

chili

paprika

dill, fresh or dried

cumin

basil

Directions:

Cut the pickles into quarters. Heat oil in
a frying pan. Mix flour, salt, pepper and any spices you wish. Dredge the pickles through the flour coating
each side with flour. Place the dredged
pickles into the hot oil. Fry each side; when each side has a nice brown color
remove from oil and drain on towel (paper or cloth). Serve warm with sauce
(Ranch or Fried Pickle Sauce below). Yield varies.